Rumoured targets thread

[Misanthrope]

Speaking of local junior backrowers, Boyd Cordner setting up the match winning try tonight, c'mon Tinks make it happen.

Up until he put that kick in, I thought Cordner had enjoyed a pretty dire game. The guy ran it on the last at least once, and I recall him dropping the ball or throwing it into touch at some point too.

Had no idea he was a local junior. Wouldn't object to him coming back into the fold if he can rub some of the mess out of his play.

 

[billy2]

Boyd Cordner only played a few games for the Knights at Mathews level.
Both Dane and Boyd Cordner came from Taree.
Dane lived in Newcastle and attended Hunter Sports high and was picked for combined high schools, and in the same year the 2 years younger Boyd was attending a Catholic school in Taree and was the youngest player picked for combined catholic schools - and Boyd outshone his older brother at the schoolboys titles.
The Roosters signed him from the schoolboys titles, and up to that point he had just had a few fill in games for the Knights under 16s while living in Taree.

 

[Spot On]

Up until he put that kick in, I thought Cordner had enjoyed a pretty dire game. The guy ran it on the last at least once, and I recall him dropping the ball or throwing it into touch at some point too.

Had no idea he was a local junior. Wouldn't object to him coming back into the fold if he can rub some of the mess out of his play.

Have to agree here. He even put a nothing kick in down the left side with 12 mins or so to go on the fourth tackle I think it was.
He did however put a beauty of shot on someone in the second half (can't remember who it was) and a little later Dave Taylor absolutely smashed him. He was up to play the ball quickly though. He looks a tough bastard.

Been out with knee problems for yonks so really he can only get better and better as the season goes on.

 

[The Showstopper]

That way Cordner's First Grade debut was it not?

 

[KempoKnight]

VETERAN coaches Tim Sheens and Wayne Bennett now have more in common than their unrivalled vintage.
Both emerged from round one of the season with fears that their packs are too light and have already put the feelers out for mid-season reinforcements up front.
The most obvious free agent on the market is former Bulldog, Rooster and NSW representative second-rower Willie Mason, who has already been linked with the Knights after spending time with family in Newcastle last month.
But our Hunter sources tell us Bennett already has his sights set on England, with Wigan prop Jeff Lima the man earmarked to stiffen Newcastle's pack.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/tax-man-on-trail-of-storm-stars/story-e6freye0-1226293960381

toward the bottom of the article.

 

[The Showstopper]

Lima would be an interesting addition. Mason would be signed already you would think if he were coming to play for us.

 

[Frances the Mute]

How olds Lima?

 

[The Showstopper]

30 this year. He is on fire at Wigan. I'd say some off contract backrowers may be a little awkward reading that article. A couple may have to go so Wayne can buy some big boppers in 2013. I wouldn't write off our chances of luring Dave Taylor if that is where Wayne wants to head as far recruitment goes.

 

[The Showstopper]

you know it!

No I do not. Nor shall I.:crazy:

 

[Joker's Wild]

Dave Taylor? Please tell me you are joking. If Wayne is looking to add sting to our pack, Taylor is not the bloke to provide it

We need a Civo, Scott or Gallen type player imo

 

[aqua_duck]

Pretty sure Lima was the one who had a training punch up with Judas Newton at training a few years ago at the storm, so he'd be welcomed in my book

 

[Silent Knight]

I'm with JW. We need a fearless prop who doesn't shy away from the dirty work in the middle. Not a peaheart with a severe case of Souffs syndrome who runs at wingers, halves and the nearest pie stand.

 

[The Showstopper]

Dave Taylor? Please tell me you are joking. If Wayne is looking to add sting to our pack, Taylor is not the bloke to provide it

We need a Civo, Scott or Gallen type player imo

Agreed. Unfortunately they are all on contract as far as I am aware. Who do you have in mind? I don't rate Taylor except in short bursts. I was merely thinking he would be a forward of size. After watching Burgess on Monday night, if he could provide that every week, I would move heaven and earth to put him up front for us.

 

[The Showstopper]

I'm with JW. We need a fearless prop who doesn't shy away from the dirty work in the middle. Not a peaheart with a severe case of Souffs syndrome who runs at wingers, halves and the nearest pie stand.

I bet he doesn't lay a shoulder into the pie stand. He'd have truck brakes on his arse to prevent such a catastrophy. When SOUFFS kick a forty twenty he goes off because he thinks someone said four 'n' twenty. Sandow is gone so he may lose plenty of kilos this season.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Agreed. Unfortunately they are all on contract as far as I am aware. Who do you have in mind? I don't rate Taylor except in short bursts. I was merely thinking he would be a forward of size. After watching Burgess on Monday night, if he could provide that every week, I would move heaven and earth to put him up front for us.

I didnt mean those players per se, but rather a player like them. Tough go forward type of props.

 

[The Showstopper]

I didnt mean those players per se, but rather a player like them. Tough go forward type of props.

Those are hard to find of late. Hopefully Lima will fit the bill.

 

[Yosh]

Jeez... Don't mention Scott and Gallen in the same sentence as 'potential recruits' please... I'm gonna pass out due to extreme levels of 'f*cking excited' building up in my veins and arteries...

 

[rabble]

Need someone with some punch to start the game, why not use Faas. If the other two don't come up to scratch, come on down Korbin, Tets. Maybe Benno does'nt think the young guns are up to it yet. Either way, i'd take Lima over both the starters.

 

[billy2]

Knights have re-signed Chad Redman and Ben Roose and have offers on the table for Tyrone Roberts, Will Smith, Chanel Mata'utia and Tyler Sullivan accordingto the Far and Wide (country news) column in the Tele.

 

[The Showstopper]

This Smith kid I am hearing plenty about. What is his story Billy?